Left untreated, burnout can lead to: anxiety, depression, substance abuse, deteriorating personal relationships, and in some cases, suicide

It is important to note that burnout often presents similarly to depression, however, unlike depression which is pervasive all the time, the burnt out physician may still feel well when doing non work-related activities. That being said, left unchecked, the low self-esteem, exhaustion and cynicism may precipitate a depression.

When should I be concerned?

Burnout is serious, and despite being common, should not be taken lightly